We're On the Move!

So it is official. This Martin family is making a move, as of the end of August we will be living in Saskatchewan. Carievale, Saskatchewan. We are really excited about this move and the new opportunities we will have. We have also found a place to live, which is great. Everything seems to be following into place.

Mother's Day

I had an awesome Mother's Day yesterday. I was spoiled by Greg (who told me this morning I only had to change 2 diapers yesterday because he did the rest). I never swept the floor (I think he did 3 times), I never did the dishes (he did at least twice), I never cooked (he did 2 times... and made me rickity uncles), I didn't change as many diapers yesterday. I got to sleep in, nap and do what ever I wanted. I got to cuddle with Sawyer, and play with her. I got to go for a walk with my family, watch a movie with Greg and visit with two medical students while we watched the hockey game (Go LEAFS Go)!! I got a nice letter from Greg and a beautiful card from Sawyer (that she made with Greg's help of course). I had an amazing day. We didn't need to go out and spend money. We didn't need to go out for dinner (not that we could if we wanted to). We were happy just spending the day together.  It was perfect. Thank you Greg and Sawyer for giving me an amazing first Mother's Day!

As I was reflecting on Mother's Day and what it means to be a mother, I read my cousins blog where she challenged everyone to write down 10 reasons why your mother is awesome and why being a mother rocks! I decided to take her up on her challenge but add one more special woman in my life to my list, my mother-in-law.

Why my Mom is awesome....

       1.  She is selfless
       2. She is a dedicated worker (in everything she does)
       3. We (her family, especially her children) come first
      4. She is always available to give advice, or share a hug
      5. She is an amazing friend
      6. She is always up for an adventure
      7.  She is funny and likes to have fun
      8.  She enjoys reading and sharing books with me
     9. She is an awesome Nana

    10. God is the centre of everything she does

    Why my Mother-in-law is awesome....

        

      1.   She will do anything for her children

      2. She is goes after the things she wants (i.e. aquafit, weight loss)
      3. She puts 150% into everything she does
      4. She is an amazing Grandma
      5.  She is a hard worker
      6. She takes an interest in everything her children does and wants to be involved (i.e. endless sporting    events)

7. She is a fantastic listener
8. She has many friends and makes time for all of them
9. She accepted James, Lisa and myself into her family with open arms and treats us like her own
10. She is very giving (of her time, of her home to Greg and I, of anything she has)

  

     Why I love being a Mom...

   1.     I love the way being a mom gives me a sense of purpose. Sawyer relies on me for everything she   needs.

   2.  I love when she puts her head on my shoulder and cuddles up with me

   3. I love how her smile and laughter is infectious and no matter what is going on it melts my heart.

   4. I love going into her room to get her in the morning or after a nap and seeing her standing up eagerly waiting to see me

   5.  This year has been a year of firsts and I love watching her discover all the new things in her life (her  hands, crawling, standing, walking)

   6. I love listening to her talk/squeal as she plays with her toys

   7. She has unconditional love for me, no matter what I look like, how much I weigh, what I am wearing etc.

   8.  I love that every time I go some where without her and walk in the door she crawls right over to me and wants to be picked up

   9. I love how she wants to be apart of everything I do

   10. I love how when I am in the kitchen cooking or baking she comes and holds on to my leg and wants to make sure I know she is still there